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    Biometric Appointment, documents to carry

    Hi Everyone, Received different info between CIC and VFS as to which documents to carry for a TRV biometric appointment. I don't even know what half the things listed are (from VFS list below). Can someone confirm I should be okay following CIC direction? CIC mentions the following in BIL...
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    Interview Process Advice

    Hi all Last week of Jan applicant from India. I have my landing interview process coming up and was wondering if anyone can provide some insight on what to expect. Can someone let me know how they prepared for the interview? Sounds like it only takes 10 to 15 mins - but what are the kind of...
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    RCMP Fingerprints

    Hello Everyone, This forum has been a guiding light in my application process, and the North Star to my sanity. So thanks to everyone that regularly contribute. I recently received a fingerprint request with RCMP background check. It seems like this is not the normal process for most people...
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    Express Entry to Arrima

    Hi all, A couple of basic questions: 1 - What would be the Quebec equivalency of a masters in accounting? This is for me when calculating points. Are there conditions on whether it is a one year masters or not? Number of credits etc? 2 - If i applied using express entry a few years ago...
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    Police Clearance from Toronto

    Hi all, Need a police clearance from Indian police in Toronto. Went to the Indian embassy but they said they can’t get a “reading” on the passport and I have to go the Bls route. I believe BLS will send it to India. Does anyone know a way around this? What’s the quickest way to get it done...
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    Spousal Sponsorship

    Hi All, I landed 60 days ago (still awaiting PR card) and had my gf come visit me on a visitors visa. We then proceeded to get married in Toronto (just on paper) are not now waiting for the marriage license (10 weeks processing time). I have a few questions for people going through the...
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    First landing in Canada - Deadline Question

    Hi all, My medical form has two dates: a date of issue and a date of expiry. This question is important because my passport is in Ottawa for Stamping and may not get back to me until the end of the month (given current processing times). I read on this forum that the deadline is based on the...
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    PASSPORT TO CPC OTTAWA - AUGUST 2018

    Hey all, Saw a few threads for previous months on timeline between PPR to CPC canada. In continuing the tradition, let’s stick to this format: PPR Email: Passport delivery to CPC Ottawa: MyCIC status updates to approved: Return tracker activated: COPR delivered:
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    change of IP2 phrasing?

    Hi all, I believe I am in IP2 (full status below). However I noticed my adr changed to “not applicable”. After a bit of research in this forum I noticed several people had the same status. Is this a new phrasing? Is this an indication of expected wait time? Thanks! Application/profile...
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    Status Update - Addr - ' Not Applicable'

    Hi Everyone, About a week ago I got a additional document request. I submitted it and at once I moved to IP2. After 2 days, the additional document request changed to 'NA'. Has this happened to anyone? Thanks, Pal
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    18th Oct file submission Deadline Discrepancy

    Hi Everyone, Freaking out a bit here so creating a separate thread to see if anyone is in the same boat. My letter on CIC says submit before 17th Jan 12:00UTC which is 7PM EST on the 17th. The CIC profile says 1 day left to submit. Anyone else seeing the same?
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    EE 1 Day Left to submit

    Hi Everyone, I'm part of the Oct 18th pick, and I'm still waiting on two documents. 1 - Proof of employment from Indian company where I worked several years ago (should arrive day after tomorrow (18th) 2- FBI PPC (asking for extension) should arrive by 1st april. Wondering if '1 day left' on...
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    PPC for how many family members?

    Hi All, a basic question, but the online portal says I must provide multiple police certificate. I am a single applicant. Do I need to obtain a police certificate for my mother/brother? They have no intention of joining me in Canada. It would just be a useless hassle.
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    Working full time while studying

    Hello all, I am studying full time, and working full time in the U.S. This is permitted by very few schools, but mine is one that allows that. Do you have any suggestions? I do not want to loose the 'work' experience points, but I believe the Canada website states that work cannot be counted...
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    residential address history

    I have a question regarding the residence address: how accurate does this need to be. 6 years as a student, and 2 years as a consultant, I have 'lived' at more than 14 addresses (for over 3 months each). Will lease agreements be inspected? Is it okay if I estimate the dates? i.e use 1st of each...
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    ITA form: College Drop Transfer & address Question

    Hi all, During my bachelors, in the U.S, I transferred from one college to another. I was at the first college only for a semester, and did not receive any degree or diploma. Should that be mentioned when filling out the ITA form? Will they request an ECA to be done? I have already completed...
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    Passport name mismatch

    Hi all, I’m working on post ITA paperwork. My mother as two names, one she goes by and an official one. I am a single applicant, for EE FSW. I received my ITA: My mom is not mentioned in my passport, but in my brothers passport, my mom is referred to as by her secondary name. In her...
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    FBI Police Verfication

    Hi All, I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions on getting FBI verification fast. I just got an ITA and i'm assuming the first task for me to tackle is Police Verification for India and U.S I'm mostly worried about U.S processing times, it does not seem likely that I will get it within...
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    ITA Received (Oct 18) not sure how to proceed (forgot to mention masters)

    Hi All, First of all, thank you for responses in advance. I received my ITA today, but I am not sure if I should accept it or not. I started a (second) masters degree, along with working full-time. (I was two months into the degree when I submitted my EE profile) I forgot to mention it in...